The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League.

The
league went back to an even number of teams, expanding to 32 teams with
the addition of the Houston Texans. The clubs were then realigned into
eight divisions, four teams in each. Also, the Chicago Bears played the
2002 season in Champaign, Illinois at Memorial Stadium because of the
reconstruction of their home stadium Soldier Field.

2002 NFL Changes

Buffalo Bills – New Uniforms that would be worn through the 2010 season.
Washington Redskins – Added an alternative home Uniforms. Burgundy
helmets with bow and arrow logo. Burgundy uniforms with white numbers
with gold pants. 70th season logo on uniform.
New England Patriots – New stadium; Gillette Stadium
Detroit Lions – New stadium; Ford Field
Houston Texans – New Expansion Team.
Seattle Seahawks – New Logo. New Uniforms. New Stadium; Qwest Field. And in a new conference the NFC.
Chicago Bears – Played in Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL while Soldier Field was being remodeled for the season.
San Diego Chargers – Navy pants with road uniforms.
St.Louis Rams – Removed side panels on uniforms.
Cleveland Browns – Added third alternative uniforms. Orange uniforms with white number with brown shadow in the back.
Carolina Panthers – Added third alternative uniforms. Panther blue with white number and black trim.
New Orleans Saints – Added third alternative uniforms. Old gold
uniforms with black numbers and white trim. Brought back old gold pants.
Denver Broncos – Added third alternative uniforms. Orange.